Amongst those remembered today is Lieutenant-Commander Gerald Ralph Auchinleck Darling, RNVR. Fleet Air Arm, Chief Test Pilot. He had a … More
Tag: Londonderry
September 6 – Inniskilling Fusilier’s heroism recognised for rescue of six. Roll of Honour
The heroism of Inniskilling Fusilier Joseph Quinn in 1916 is inspirational. This day in 1918 was a tough one for … More
September 3 – Irishmen liberate Guillemont and Ginchy. Roll of Honour
The 16th Irish Division rose to prominence on 3 September 1916 with battles in Guillemont and Ginchy. The Division contained … More
August 30 – The Ulsterman with encyclopedia brain was key player in Churchill’s team. Roll of Honour
On the anniversary of his death we remember John E Sayers, HMS Caroline reservist, surviver of HMS Courageous, key player … More
August 26. Jimmy Hughes, Gunner and RBL stalwart. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in WW1. 21 men from Ni who also … More
July 22. Costly service of sons of manse. Roll of Honour
Two Old Campbellians from Presbyterian Manses died on this date. John Davis, of Ballynahinch, a minister of the Church of … More
May 26. Operation Dynamo at Dunkirk. Attacking the Bismarck. Roll of Honour.
The Roll of Honour today reflects the battles around Dunkirk in 1940. Among the fallen are men from Coleraine, Dollingstown, … More
Remembrance Ni – May 17. Derry and Portrush’s Dambuster. Roll of Honour
Flight Sergeant Richard “Dickie” Bolitho who was born in Londonderry in 1920 was a casualty in the Dambusters’ Operation Chastise … More
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